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BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B (BSY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:BSY - US08265T2087 - Common Stock

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Last: 1/7/2026, 6:46:34 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

BSY gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 276 industry peers in the Software industry. BSY has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. BSY has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BSY was profitable.
In the past year BSY had a positive cash flow from operations.
BSY had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BSY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
BSY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBSY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of BSY (7.77%) is better than 78.99% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 22.53%, BSY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.77% of the companies in the same industry.
BSY has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.86%) than 86.59% of its industry peers.
BSY had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.00%. This is below the industry average of 10.78%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.00%) for BSY is below the current ROIC(10.86%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.77%
ROE 22.53%
ROIC 10.86%
ROA(3y)7.42%
ROA(5y)7.4%
ROE(3y)30.01%
ROE(5y)29.96%
ROIC(3y)8%
ROIC(5y)10.54%
BSY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBSY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.44%, BSY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.80% of the companies in the same industry.
BSY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 24.23%, BSY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.49% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BSY has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 81.20%, BSY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BSY has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 24.23%
PM (TTM) 18.44%
GM 81.2%
OM growth 3Y5.52%
OM growth 5Y3.69%
PM growth 3Y21.55%
PM growth 5Y4.39%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
BSY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBSY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BSY is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for BSY has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
BSY has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BSY has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
BSY Yearly Shares OutstandingBSY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
BSY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBSY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

BSY has an Altman-Z score of 3.80. This indicates that BSY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BSY's Altman-Z score of 3.80 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BSY outperforms 67.03% of its industry peers.
BSY has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.71. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BSY would need 2.71 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BSY has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.71. This is in the better half of the industry: BSY outperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
BSY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.04. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BSY's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.04 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BSY is outperformed by 77.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.04
Debt/FCF 2.71
Altman-Z 3.8
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC10.46%
BSY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBSY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

BSY has a Current Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that BSY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BSY (0.61) is worse than 91.30% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that BSY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BSY has a worse Quick ratio (0.61) than 91.30% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.61
Quick Ratio 0.61
BSY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBSY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BSY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.49%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, BSY shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.41% on average per year.
BSY shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.12%.
Measured over the past years, BSY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.93% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.49%
EPS 3Y8.4%
EPS 5Y12.41%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.12%
Revenue growth 3Y11.93%
Revenue growth 5Y12.93%
Sales Q2Q%12.05%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.45% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.22% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y11.84%
EPS Next 2Y12.61%
EPS Next 3Y13.1%
EPS Next 5Y14.45%
Revenue Next Year10.24%
Revenue Next 2Y10.2%
Revenue Next 3Y10.09%
Revenue Next 5Y9.22%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
BSY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBSY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
BSY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBSY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 34.51 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BSY.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as BSY.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.92, BSY is valued a bit more expensive.
BSY is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.25.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BSY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BSY to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.57), we can say BSY is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.51
Fwd PE 29.25
BSY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBSY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

68.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BSY, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BSY indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BSY is cheaper than 73.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.18
EV/EBITDA 31.06
BSY Per share dataBSY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 -4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
BSY has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BSY's earnings are expected to grow with 13.10% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.91
PEG (5Y)2.78
EPS Next 2Y12.61%
EPS Next 3Y13.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.73%, BSY is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.54, BSY pays a better dividend. On top of this BSY pays more dividend than 90.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.73, BSY pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.73%

5.2 History

BSY has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
BSY has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
BSY Yearly Dividends per shareBSY Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25

5.3 Sustainability

BSY pays out 30.41% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP30.41%
EPS Next 2Y12.61%
EPS Next 3Y13.1%
BSY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBSY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
BSY Dividend Payout.BSY Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BSY Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B

NASDAQ:BSY (1/7/2026, 6:46:34 PM)

After market: 39.69 0 (0%)

39.69

+0.27 (+0.68%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners46.83%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners40.33%
Ins Owner Change-0.52%
Market Cap12.05B
Revenue(TTM)1.46B
Net Income(TTM)269.25M
Analysts77
Price Target59.44 (49.76%)
Short Float %8.51%
Short Ratio7.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.73%
Yearly Dividend0.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP30.41%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.45%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.54%
Max EPS beat(2)11.45%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.04%
Max EPS beat(4)13.82%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)9.68%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)11.56%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)13.89%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.63%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.63%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.85%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.02%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.08%
PT rev (1m)0.04%
PT rev (3m)-1.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.51
Fwd PE 29.25
P/S 8.25
P/FCF 26.18
P/OCF 25.18
P/B 10.08
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 31.06
EPS(TTM)1.15
EY2.9%
EPS(NY)1.36
Fwd EY3.42%
FCF(TTM)1.52
FCFY3.82%
OCF(TTM)1.58
OCFY3.97%
SpS4.81
BVpS3.94
TBVpS-4.6
PEG (NY)2.91
PEG (5Y)2.78
Graham Number10.09
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.77%
ROE 22.53%
ROCE 13.59%
ROIC 10.86%
ROICexc 11.6%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 24.23%
PM (TTM) 18.44%
GM 81.2%
FCFM 31.52%
ROA(3y)7.42%
ROA(5y)7.4%
ROE(3y)30.01%
ROE(5y)29.96%
ROIC(3y)8%
ROIC(5y)10.54%
ROICexc(3y)8.22%
ROICexc(5y)11.91%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10%
ROCE(5y)13.18%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y4.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y-15.93%
OM growth 3Y5.52%
OM growth 5Y3.69%
PM growth 3Y21.55%
PM growth 5Y4.39%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.04
Debt/FCF 2.71
Debt/EBITDA 2.97
Cap/Depr 27.71%
Cap/Sales 1.26%
Interest Coverage 32.41
Cash Conversion 113.9%
Profit Quality 170.89%
Current Ratio 0.61
Quick Ratio 0.61
Altman-Z 3.8
F-Score8
WACC10.46%
ROIC/WACC1.04
Cap/Depr(3y)27.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)32.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.72%
Profit Quality(3y)148.6%
Profit Quality(5y)185.51%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.49%
EPS 3Y8.4%
EPS 5Y12.41%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
EPS Next Y11.84%
EPS Next 2Y12.61%
EPS Next 3Y13.1%
EPS Next 5Y14.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.12%
Revenue growth 3Y11.93%
Revenue growth 5Y12.93%
Sales Q2Q%12.05%
Revenue Next Year10.24%
Revenue Next 2Y10.2%
Revenue Next 3Y10.09%
Revenue Next 5Y9.22%
EBIT growth 1Y22.88%
EBIT growth 3Y18.11%
EBIT growth 5Y17.09%
EBIT Next Year16.54%
EBIT Next 3Y14.75%
EBIT Next 5Y10.9%
FCF growth 1Y34.82%
FCF growth 3Y15.91%
FCF growth 5Y22.26%
OCF growth 1Y30.85%
OCF growth 3Y14.76%
OCF growth 5Y20.58%

BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B / BSY FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BSY.


Can you provide the valuation status for BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B (BSY). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B?

BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B (BSY) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B (BSY) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B (BSY) is 34.51 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.08.


What is the financial health of BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B (BSY) stock?

The financial health rating of BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B (BSY) is 3 / 10.